Silentium tibi laus

St John is said to have written his Gospel decades after the other three Evangelists. He does not necessarily go over the same material, as such was well known, rather he gives a more spiritual commentary on the earthly life of Christ. As he grew older, the “beloved disciple” was drawn into deeper, silent contemplation of the God who is love.

The blessed John the Evangelist lived in Ephesus until extreme old age. His disciples could barely carry him to church and he could not muster the voice to speak many words. During individual gatherings he usually said nothing but, "Little children, love one another." The disciples and brothers in attendance, annoyed because they always heard the same words, finally said, "Teacher, why do you always say this?" He replied with a line worthy of John: "Because it is the Lord's commandment and if it alone is kept, it is sufficient."

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